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Find the equation to the straight line which passes through the point (5, 6) and has intercepts on the axes

Equal in magnitude but opposite in sign

Given:


Here, b = -a


To find:


The equation of line cutoff intercepts from the axes.


Explanation:


So, the equation of the line is


Formula used:




⇒ x – y =a


The line passes through the point (5, 6) So equation satisfy the points,


⇒5 – 6 = a


⇒ a = -1


The equation of the line is x – y = -1


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